Sources Sought Notice N102C_12122024.pdf

Sources Sought Notice N102C_12122024

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for proposal and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation at this time.

GENERAL:

This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes to identify qualified and experienced sources for an anticipated Firm Fixed purchase order. The purpose of this anticipated contract is to obtain the services of

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized field services representatives to inspect, repair, clean, and polish the port Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) blades onboard the USNS JOHN LEWIS and return the blades to the USNS Harvey Milk.

NAICS Code: 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing

Size Standard: 1,500 employees

The is NOT a request for Quote or Proposal. This is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. The

Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the U.S. Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regard to this notice. If a synopsis/solicitation is posted in the future, the information provided herein may differ.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Contractor shall provide all required material to accomplish the performance work statement to include but not limited to the following:

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION UOI QTY

R518926B Propeller Blade Bolts EA 64

After reviewing, please include in your capability statement if the required parts can be provided by your company.

The anticipated period of performance is 17 January 2025 – 14 February 2025.

Upon satisfactory repair, contractor will be required to crate and ship blades and bolts marked for the USNS

HARVEY MILK to the Alabama Shipyard in Mobile, Al.

SOURCES SOUGHT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

It is requested that interested businesses submit a capability statement outlining their company profile, small business standing, ability to provide the above parts, and intent of subcontracting. Submission is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring the requirement to be consistent with industry.

Responses should reference the Sources Sought Notice and shall include the following information:

a) Company profile to include number of employees, office location, Unique Entity ID number, and CAGE

Code.

b) Point of contact, telephone number, address, and email address.

c) Describe Respondent’s ability to support this requirement in accordance with the above scope of work. If the Respondent cannot provide all parts, specify which parts can be supported.

d) Company small business standing, including any and all qualifying socio-economic groups for your business

e) Any contract vehicles held by the contractor that may be utilized for this effort (GSA, SeaPort, etc.)

f) Feedback on contract type and structure

g) Feedback on the lead time and period of performance schedule

Responses are requested, via email, prior to 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time, 20 December 2024. The point(s) of contact are Jenna Donley at jenna.n.donley.civ@us.navy.mil and Margaret Florez at margaret.e.florez.civ@us.navy.mil .

QUALIFICATIONS:

This work is anticipated to be performed by the OEM, certified OEM vendors, or MSC approved non-OEM equivalent vendors.

In order to be considered a qualified provider, contractors shall be either the OEM, OEM authorized parts provider and/or service provider, or MSC Qualified Non-OEM Parts and/or Technical Field Service Providers.

Contractors may request qualification as a MSC qualified non-OEM service or parts provider.

Pursuant to COMSINST 4490.1C, vendors other than the OEM that are not certified by the OEM (ex. Letter from

OEM on OEM Letterhead delineating that said Vendor is a certified parts and labor provider) can seek Qualification from MSC. Vendors are encouraged to visit https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Business-

Opportunities/Contracts/Qualification-for-Items-Critical-to-Shipboard- Safety-on-MSC-Vessels/ in order to gain

Non-OEM Qualification which is only to be used on MSC Vessels.

mailto:jenna.n.donley.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:margaret.e.florez.civ@us.navy.mil https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Business-Opportunities/Contracts/Qualification-for-Items-Critical-to-Shipboard-%20Safety-on-MSC-Vessels/ https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Business-Opportunities/Contracts/Qualification-for-Items-Critical-to-Shipboard-%20Safety-on-MSC-Vessels/